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Breastfeeding could help counter effects of pregnancy diabetes on babies
New research suggests breastfeeding could help protect against long-lasting health issues in children whose mothers have gestational...
Mar 3, 2022


Southampton allergy team retains world excellence status
The asthma, allergy and immunology service in Southampton has once again been named as a World Centre of Excellence for clinical...
Feb 25, 2022


A good night’s sleep could help protect against fatty liver disease
Researchers have found that people who often sleep badly could be more likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Prof...
Feb 23, 2022


Three coffees a day could help keep the doctor away
Researchers have found people who drink up to three cups of coffee a day could have a healthier heart and a lower risk of dying of any...
Feb 17, 2022


Older people may be more active when programmes motivate, empower and are social
Southampton researchers have found that a variety of psychological and social factors appear to influence older people’s physical...
Feb 11, 2022


Southampton researchers awarded MBEs at Windsor Castle
Dr Katrina Cathie and Dr Nisreen Alwan received their MBEs at ceremonies held at Windsor Castle. Dr Nisreen Alwan, Associate Professor in...
Feb 11, 2022


Southampton expertise bolsters world-first deliberate COVID-19 infection trial
Researchers in Southampton are part of a world-leading ‘challenge’ trial that infected young, healthy volunteers to give unique insights...
Feb 10, 2022


Genetic tests help spot pancreatic cancer sooner
Southampton researchers have identified genetic patterns that predict peoples’ likelihood of pancreatic cancer. This could ensure the...
Feb 9, 2022


Saliva-based COVID-19 tests display high accuracy with and without symptoms
A clinical evaluation of a simplified processing method for a rapid COVID-19 test has shown high accuracy in people with and without...
Feb 8, 2022


Southampton-led trial informs global booster guidance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has used data from the COV-Boost trial in its advice on COVID-19 vaccine schedules. Comparing booster...
Feb 3, 2022


Ultrasound technique could improve liver disease diagnosis
Southampton researchers helped develop a new tool to diagnose a progressive form of the often ‘silent’ disease non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Feb 3, 2022


Study reveals parents’ premature birth experiences during pandemic
Southampton research has shown that absence of birth partner, impact of face masks on bonding, and infection risk were key concerns for...
Feb 3, 2022


People needed to help study tackling whooping cough
Healthy 18-55 year olds are being called on for a trial investigating immunity to whooping cough. Vaccine less effective against...
Jan 25, 2022


Cutting antibiotics for children’s lung infections gives same results as full doses
New research shows lower dose and shorter course antibiotic treatment of pneumonia in children is safe and works. The data offer new...
Jan 24, 2022


Measuring children’s BMI could help tackle obesity and make surgery safer
A Southampton-led study has found almost a quarter of children needing surgery in 102 UK hospitals were overweight or obese. It calls for...
Jan 24, 2022
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